Recommended Western music for college students: world classics and popular songs
What Western music is popular among college students right now?
As expected, there are a lot of recent songs.
I feel like many of them are built on a dance music foundation.
If there are any songs you don’t know, definitely check them out!
Try introducing them to your college friends, too.
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Recommended Western music for university students: World classics and popular songs (21–30)
ParadiseColdplay
Coldplay, which you’ve started to see more often lately in the CD sections of music shops.
Their cool male vocals are captivating, and their songs exude a quintessentially Western pop/rock vibe.
It’s stylish music that you don’t get tired of.
Play HardDavid Guetta
They’re an artist whose work people might be split on, but their skill level is very high.
They’re also quite well-known.
Some people don’t become repeat listeners, but once you do, their music is so addictive that you can’t get away from it.
PentakillDifferent Heaven
An artist called Different Heaven.
This artist is impressive for creating divine-sounding tracks.
Each song is crafted with great delicacy, so there are hardly any that didn’t gain popularity—almost all of them are music I’d recommend.
Big AdventureEH!DE
A hard-hitting artist.
The thick, heavy bass they create is incredibly satisfying, the kind of sound that makes you want to blast it through a subwoofer.
They might not be very well-known even among Western music fans, but they’re a highly recommended artist.
Save MyselfEd Sheeran
This is a ballad notable for its poignant piano melody and lyrics that resonate deeply.
Conveying a message of self-salvation, the song strikes a chord with listeners and offers a chance for self-reflection.
Included on the deluxe edition of Ed Sheeran’s album ÷ (Divide), it reached number 19 on the UK Singles Chart.
This gem of a track sets the theme of self-care to music.
Give it a listen when you want to spend some time in quiet introspection.
Sharing it with close friends might help you experience the same emotions and insights together.
STILL FALLING FOR YOUEllie Goulding
With its exhilarating rhythm and emotive vocals, this song is a captivating piece in which Ellie Goulding weaves a bittersweet yet fiery expression of love.
It carries a powerful message of eternal devotion, paired with warm, relatable lyrics that leave a lasting impression.
Released in August 2016, it was also featured on the soundtrack of the film Bridget Jones’s Baby.
Though a ballad, its up-tempo sound is sure to attract a wide range of listeners.
Highly recommended for college students—it’s a track that will add color to everyday moments with friends.
YouthFoxes
A song that my Brazilian friend liked and listened to.
It’s not only popular with foreigners like Brazilians, but as a Japanese person I really like it too.
It makes me feel as if my heart is being cleansed, so I think it has a healing effect.
Recommended for students as well.